How To Fix MG172 - You have not fully maintained the tax classifications

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MG - Batch input: material master

• Message number: 172

• Message text: You have not fully maintained the tax classifications

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MG172 - You have not fully maintained the tax classifications ?

  The SAP error message MG172, which states "You have not fully maintained the tax classifications," typically occurs when there are missing or incomplete tax classification settings for materials or vendors in the system. This error can arise during various processes, such as creating or changing material master records, or during procurement processes.
  Cause:
  
  Incomplete Tax Classifications: The material or vendor does not have the necessary tax classification data maintained in the system.
  Missing Tax Codes: The tax codes required for the specific transaction or country are not defined or are incomplete.
  Incorrect Configuration: The tax configuration in the system may not be set up correctly, leading to missing classifications.
  Country-Specific Requirements: Different countries have specific tax requirements, and if these are not met, the error can occur.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the MG172 error, follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Material Master Data:
  
  Go to the material master record (transaction code MM02 for change or MM03 for display).
  Navigate to the Accounting view and ensure that the tax classification fields are filled out correctly for the relevant country.
  
  
  
  Check Vendor Master Data:
  
  Use transaction code XK02 to change the vendor master record.
  Ensure that the tax classification fields are correctly maintained in the relevant purchasing and accounting views.
  
  
  
  Maintain Tax Codes:
  
  Ensure that the necessary tax codes are defined in the system. You can check this in the configuration settings under SPRO > Financial Accounting > Tax on Sales/Purchases > Basic Settings > Check Tax Codes.
  
  
  
  Review Tax Configuration:
  
  Verify that the tax configuration is set up correctly for the relevant country. This includes checking the tax determination procedure and ensuring that all necessary tax classifications are defined.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific country tax requirements and ensure compliance.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the transaction again to ensure that the error is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  MM02 (Change Material Master)
  MM03 (Display Material Master)
  XK02 (Change Vendor Master)
  SPRO (SAP Reference IMG for configuration)
  
  
  
  Tax Classification Fields: Common fields include:
  
  Tax classification for sales and purchases.
  Tax category for different types of goods/services.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to tax classifications and the MG172 error.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and correct the issues causing the MG172 error in SAP.